Learn · Sentences Describing the Weather
The rain is pouring down, and the streets are flooding.
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The rain is pouring down, and the streets are flooding.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Describing a Scene
The rain is pouring down, and the streets are flooding; it's a real downpour.
Giving a Weather Report
We're experiencing heavy rainfall; the streets are flooding in many areas.
Expressing Concern
The rain is pouring down, and the streets are flooding – I hope everyone is safe.
Setting a Scene in a Story
As the rain poured down, the streets began to flood, creating a chaotic scene.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Torrential rain is causing significant street flooding.
Casual
It's raining cats and dogs, and the streets are all flooded!
Simpler English
Lots of rain is making the streets fill with water.
Phrases to learn
pouring down
Raining heavily.
flooding
Becoming covered with water.